Update On MAJOR Hill-Slide On North Coast Road, Maracas

Following a major hill-slide last night (Saturday 30th December 2023) on the North Coast Road, Maracas, approximately 1.5 Km before the Lookout, the Ministry of Works and Transport (MOWT) is advising that connectivity has been restored this morning (Sunday 31st December 2023) for single-lane traffic only.

Officers of the North-Eastern Division (NED) were alerted and responded to the hill-slide report at 8:45 PM. According to preliminary information, the hill-slide caused significant damage to the roadway, making it inaccessible for vehicles attempting to enter or exit the area via the route. Motorists and residents were advised at the time to use the Blanchisseuse Road to enter or exit the North Coast via Arima.

​The Ministry said it deployed a team and equipment last night to clear debris and establish interim connectivity, while ongoing assessments were being conducted.

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While the Ministry, along with other agencies, were able to clear the debris, commuters and residents are advised to proceed with caution along the roadway, seek alternative routes, or avoid the area if possible, as only one lane of traffic is available near the first Lookout.

The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) is urging the public to only traverse the roadway if absolutely necessary as works are underway to return the carriage way to normalcy. Conditions continue to be monitored by the Police and relevant authorities and updates will be provided accordingly.

Commuters were said to have been trapped along the North Coast Road after the hill-slide destroyed a portion of the roadway.

The Ministry, the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Management (ODPM), the San Juan/Laventille Regional Corporation, as well as the Trinidad and Tobago Fire Service (TTFS) and Trinidad and Tobago Regiment (TTR) were also mobilized following the hill-slide.


NED Officers also worked with the authorities to provide necessary support.

​No major injuries or other damage have been reported at this time.

Please be guided accordingly.